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Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Bulldogs fans will see their long-term halfback on Monday. It's not Lachlan Galvin
'We got 45,000 to this game last year and I think we can do better this year. So, really hoping a big crowd turns up and that'll be a great experience for our young reserve grade side too. Mitch Woods is going to have his first game. Young Mitch Woods, people have seen him on the horizon for a while. 'He's going to have his first start in the NSW Cup on the weekend because we wanted him to experience Accor Stadium with a good crowd there. There'll probably be 30 or 40,000 there to watch the reserve grade in the afternoon. Make a day's entertainment out of it and come out and watch the football.' Gould has assured Woods that Galvin's arrival won't impede his progress towards an NRL career. The Bulldogs are yet to work out whether Galvin's best long-term position is five-eighth, halfback or in the back row. Galvin had success in the latter position as a junior at Western Suburbs Magpies, as part of the 2022 Harold Matthews Cup title-winning team. The Bulldogs are hoping to break the record attendance of 65,305 fans for a standalone NRL fixture, a mark set during their Good Friday win over South Sydney. If they achieve that ambition, the club could be on track to surpass AFL's Sydney Swans as the city's most-attended football team by the end of the season. The Bulldogs have already enjoyed a win over the Swans in securing the signature of Woods. The St Patrick's College Strathfield graduate was part of the Swans academy, but ultimately chose league over Australian Rules. Loading Gould has taken a personal interest in the development of Woods, who he has previously compared to arguably the greatest Bulldog of them all, former No.7 Steve Mortimer. The Bulldogs also have another promising playmaker in Cassius Tia, prompting the welcome headache of how best to utilise Galvin, Matt Burton, Tia and Woods when all of them are in a position to contest for first-grade spots. A decision on whether Galvin plays the Eels won't be made until closer to game day. 'He's virtually been in there all day, every day,' Gould said. 'He's been in and around the coaches and the video room and he won't go home. They can't get him to go home. He's on the training field for an hour after everyone's finished …
The Age
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Bulldogs fans will see their long-term halfback on Monday. It's not Lachlan Galvin
'We got 45,000 to this game last year and I think we can do better this year. So, really hoping a big crowd turns up and that'll be a great experience for our young reserve grade side too. Mitch Woods is going to have his first game. Young Mitch Woods, people have seen him on the horizon for a while. 'He's going to have his first start in the NSW Cup on the weekend because we wanted him to experience Accor Stadium with a good crowd there. There'll probably be 30 or 40,000 there to watch the reserve grade in the afternoon. Make a day's entertainment out of it and come out and watch the football.' Gould has assured Woods that Galvin's arrival won't impede his progress towards an NRL career. The Bulldogs are yet to work out whether Galvin's best long-term position is five-eighth, halfback or in the back row. Galvin had success in the latter position as a junior at Western Suburbs Magpies, as part of the 2022 Harold Matthews Cup title-winning team. The Bulldogs are hoping to break the record attendance of 65,305 fans for a standalone NRL fixture, a mark set during their Good Friday win over South Sydney. If they achieve that ambition, the club could be on track to surpass AFL's Sydney Swans as the city's most-attended football team by the end of the season. The Bulldogs have already enjoyed a win over the Swans in securing the signature of Woods. The St Patrick's College Strathfield graduate was part of the Swans academy, but ultimately chose league over Australian Rules. Loading Gould has taken a personal interest in the development of Woods, who he has previously compared to arguably the greatest Bulldog of them all, former No.7 Steve Mortimer. The Bulldogs also have another promising playmaker in Cassius Tia, prompting the welcome headache of how best to utilise Galvin, Matt Burton, Tia and Woods when all of them are in a position to contest for first-grade spots. A decision on whether Galvin plays the Eels won't be made until closer to game day. 'He's virtually been in there all day, every day,' Gould said. 'He's been in and around the coaches and the video room and he won't go home. They can't get him to go home. He's on the training field for an hour after everyone's finished …
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
F1 stars' pets from driver with THIRTEEN cats, a yacht-loving pooch, Hamilton's Insta-famous bulldog and even a reindeer
Dave Fraser, Assistant Digital Sport Editor Published: Invalid Date, "LOVE to travel, play ball and get attention from all the girls, especially when they rub my bum." It reads like the bio of a semi-professional footballer and wannabe Love Island contestant's Tinder bio. 28 But this quirky little nugget is the Instagram bio of a super-famous influencer with 1.2million followers. Their name? Roscoe Hamilton... Formula One superstar Lewis Hamilton's pet BULLDOG. Us mere mortals could only dream of racking up that number of fans on social media. According to reports, mega-popular Roscoe raked in around £200,000 last year through his Instagram page. Owner Hamilton is one of the richest sportspeople of all time, with a net worth of around £285million and paid £55m a year to drive for Ferrari. Perhaps it should come as little surprise he has a superstar pet to match. And Roscoe is one pampered pet pooch... but he's not the sport's only famous pet. SunSport takes a look at all F1 stars' beloved dogs, cats, horses and, err, reindeer... Lewis Hamilton AS mentioned, Hamilton, 40, has a British Bulldog named Roscoe - his one and only pet. Like the F1 racer himself, Roscoe is a vegan pooch and has been spotted driving a Mercedes. Hamilton famously won six of his seven world titles at Mercedes, following his spell at McLaren. Roscoe, meanwhile, drives his own black, miniature Mercedes G-Wagon with a personalised plate: R05 COE. The pampered pup is often spotted living a life of luxury, from trips on a private jet to his own birthday party. Roscoe also joins Hamilton in the gym and sometimes even in the paddock on Grand Prix weekends. Without a doubt, Roscoe Hamilton is one of the most famous dogs on the planet. However, Hamilton recently revealed he's "always really wanted a horse". Watch this space. 28 28 28 28 28 28 Inside Lewis Hamilton's birthday celebrations for beloved dog Roscoe with special cake and chilling out with movie Alex Albon ALBON, 29, is the proud owner of his very own "zoo". The London-born Thai racer now drives for Williams, but it seems his real full-time job is looking after his animals. Albon owns a staggering 13 CATS - and in a recent video on F1's official TikTok channel even had difficulty remembering their names. When asked, Albon sighed and said: "Oof... there's one cat called Hugo. "Armani, Gucci, Prada... err, Lucky." Clearly confused, he continued: "Another cat is either Armani or Moomoo. "Giraffe, Hippo, Bear... have I said Giraffe? "There's one called Sushi... I'm missing something. "Ah. Duck and Goose!" The fun doesn't stop there, though, as Albon continued: "I also have a dog... and a horse." There is also an Instagram account called 'Albon Pets' which is run by the entire family, as the bio states: "Welcome to 'The Albon Zoo.' The pets of Alex, Zoe, Alicia, Bitbit and Luca." It's has 346,000 followers and counting... 28 28 28 28 Max Verstappen THE reigning F1 champion, 27, has a sausage dog named Nino and three cats - Jimmy, Sassy and Donut (Donatello) - with partner Kelly Piquet, step-daughter Penelope and newborn daughter Lily. Jimmy and Sassy are named after Monaco nightclubs, such is the Belgium-born Dutch racer's love of the principality. However, it's not all plain sailing for Verstappen when it comes to the furry members of the family. The Red Bull superstar admitted: 'Nino's actually very sweet to be honest. He does terrorise the cats a bit..." Not only that, they get somewhat in the way when he's taking part in his eSports sim racing. Verstappen continued: 'Nino has tried [to sit on my lap while I race] but the cats try that as well. "Sometimes I have a cat stuck between the pedals!' 28 Pierre Gasly THE Alpine star has never been shy in showing off the pet pup he owns alongside Portuguese model-influencer partner Kika Gomes. Simba, who Gasly calls a "superstar" and claims "entertains our life", even has his own Instagram page. With just over 7,000 followers, he's got a way to go to catch up with Roscoe. But Simba has an adoring legion of followers who comment on his posts, from strolling in the paddock to flying high in a private jet. He may not have the following of Roscoe, but he's still living the pampered pooch life. Recently, animal-loving Gasly was mortified after accidentally running over a rabbit at the Emilia Romagna GP. 28 Carlos Sainz THE Williams star, 30, has always been gushing about his dog, believed to be a Wirehaired Pointer. The former Ferrari racer's pooch features on his social media regularly, with Pinon even having a pup of his own - while his mum appears to own at least two Maltese Terriers. On his love of the animals, Sainz said: "Everyone who has a dog knows what I'm saying... "He's like your best mate, the one who's always happy for you and when you're around. "It makes you feel special. "Pinon is my best friend... my favourite living thing." 28 Charles Leclerc LAST year, Leclerc, 27, beamed as he revealed he was finally a dog owner, having grown up around them. The Ferrari star welcomed blonde miniature Dachshund, Leo, to the family in April 2024. In an official F1 press conference, Leclerc revealed: "I've always had dogs within my family, but never had my own. And yeah, he joined last Monday and it's been great. "My girlfriend [looks after him when I'm away], but I do take care of him when I'm at home." Leo is regularly spotted in the paddock with the Monegasque racer - even boasting his own VIP pass - with fans often joking things like "living his best life" and "Leo is the main character" on social media. The pampered pup has even been spotted aboard Leclerc's yacht! What a way to travel... 28 28 28 28 Nico Hulkenberg THE F1 veteran, 37, recently scored his best finish for six years by finishing fifth at the Spanish GP in his Sauber. And away from the track he celebrated with this family - including a fluffy black and white Pomeranian, presumably ironically named Zeus. He recently shared a snap of the two cuddled up in bed after returning from racing with the caption: "Happy daddy is back home." Zeus has his own Instagram page with an impressive 15,000 followers. Like all other F1 pups, he lives the high life - with Zeus snapped in a Porsche, outside Chanel and even on a private jet. 28 28 28 Zhou Guanyu SPENDING 2025 as Ferrari's reserve driver, Guanyu, 26, has a little extra time to spend with his loved ones - which includes a pet munchkin cat, called Sweetcorn. The kitty has nearly 73,000 Instagram followers, with a mixture of sweet and hilarious pics scattered all over her feed. Sweetcorn has been snapped in a go-kart, surrounded by racing helmets far bigger than her... and, like seemingly all cats, even sitting on his laptop while he's trying to work. Zhou even wore a helmet covered in snaps of him and his beloved cat. During Zhou's season at Sauber last year, Sweetcorn was even seen roaming the paddock as the team's Instagram account poked fun of Leclerc by captioning a picture: "Move over Leo, there's a new paddock pet in town." 28 28 Valtteri Bottas THE list has been pretty dog-heavy... with Albon skewing the numbers for Team Cat. But Finnish legend Bottas, 35, currently a reserve driver for Mercedes, bucks the trend entirely... by owning a REINDEER. In December 2020, partner Tiffany Cromwell, herself a professional cyclist, posted a snap captioned: 'Welcome to the family Rosa. "Because everyone needs a pet reindeer in their life… don't they? "She's going to live the best life in the Arctic!" It's just the sort of wild antics you'd expect from Bottas - who once released a calendar featuring pictures of his bare bum, called Bottass, naturally. 28
USA Today
a day ago
- Business
- USA Today
Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg to work out for Boston Celtics
Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg to work out for Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics may not be playing in the postseason, but they are anything but idle with the 2025 NBA draft coming on June 25. The Celtics have been working out prospects for the two picks they have, No. 28 in the first round and No. 32 in the second, and among the players the Celtics will bring in is Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg, per Gregg himself. Speaking at a workout for the Portland Trail Blazers, the Gonzaga swingman shared that he will work out for the Celtics on Wednesday, and has gotten feedback from a few teams he has already met with. "My ability to stretch the floor as a big man, that's been a strength of mine throughout these workouts," he offered, noting NBA-level defense is an area where he needs to get better. "Guys at this level are so fast and athletic," said the Gonzaga alum. "So just being able to stay in front of quicker guys has been the main thing for me." A rough year from beyond the arc likely hurt his stock, with the former Bulldog hitting just 27.1% from 3 last season, compared to 37.7% the prior two campaigns. A 6-foot-10 forward who logged 9.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 35 games with Gonzaga last season, Gregg could be a sneaky good get for Boston as a developmental project for the future. He is not mocked in either round by most analysts, and could be a player Boston is watching as a player to sign if Gregg doesn't get picked up by the end of the second round, or if the Celtics trade back. The former Bulldog plays more in the midrange and cutting to the cup, but his past success from deep makes for an intriguing mix for his size.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sweet Magnolias' Brooke Elliott pens emotional tribute to team behind season 4
Sweet Magnolias will be returning for more as Netflix has given the green light for a fifth series. WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Sweet Magnolias. Sweet Magnolias star Brooke Elliott, has taken to Instagram to express a heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in the show. After an agonising two-year hiatus, the third season of Netflix's much-loved romantic drama Sweet Magnolias finally returned to screens, offering up plenty of drama and intrigue in the idyllic town of Serenity. In the show's most recent season, we see Brooke Elliott's character, Dana Sue Sullivan, diving into a new adventure as she helps open a cookery school with the newly established Magnolia Community Foundation. Despite initially battling challenges with relinquishing control at Sullivan's restaurant to become a silent partner, Dana Sue finds her true passion lies within teaching her cooking expertise at the new establishment. With season three concluding, Elliott didn't miss the opportunity to extend her gratitude towards her fellow cast members and the diligent crew, especially shining a light on those who work magic behind the lens. Singling out the episode 'The Bulldog's Tailgating' as one of her best experiences during filming, Elliott praised the fun atmosphere and commitment to the craft evident on set. Elliott also gave a nod to the incredible efforts made by the wardrobe team, who decked the cast out in eye-catching Bulldog gear for the episode. Along with posting several snaps that gave fans a peek behind the curtains of the production, she delightfully penned: "The Bulldog's Tailgating episode was one of my favorites to shoot. We had so much fun." She continued with the heartfelt quip: "Don't underestimate how hard you can laugh when you give 100% to all out barking." Elliott then went onto post: "Special shoutout to our immensely talented wardrobe department for making all of our Bulldog Swag. "They put meticulous detail into our show and we are so lucky to have them on Sweet Mags." The fourth series began with a surprise as it was revealed that Bill Townsend (played by Chris Klein) had died off-screen. The sudden demise of Maddie Townsend's (portrayed by JoAnna Garcia Swisher) ex-husband sent shock waves through the tranquil town of Serenity, prompting characters to contemplate their lives. In a dramatic twist, the season's closing moments revealed that Maddie had secured a publishing gig in the bustling Big Apple, casting doubts on her continued journey with the 'Sweet Magnolias'. Netflix has already greenlit a fifth series, promising another dose of drama as Maddie navigates the next segment of her storyline.
